The Medicinal Herb Info site was created to help educate visitors about the often forgotten wisdom of the old ways of treating illnesses. Many of today's drugs and medicines were originally derived from natural ingredients, combinations of plants and other items found in nature.

We are not suggesting that you ignore the help of trained medical professionals, simply that you have additional options available for treating illnesses. Often the most effective treatment involves a responsible blend of both modern and traditional treatments.

We wish you peace and health!

Vervain

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Common Names | Parts Usually Used | Plant(s) & Culture | Where Found | Medicinal Properties | Biochemical Information Legends, Myths and Stories | Uses | Formulas or Dosages | How Sold | Warning | Resource Links | Bibliography

Scientific Names

Verbena hastata L. Verbenaceae Verbena family Common Names

American vervain […]

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Worms

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Definition | Causes | Symptoms | Treatment | Nutrients Herbs | Recommendations | Suggestions | Cautions | Bibliography

Definition

Worms are parasites that live in the gastrointestinal tract. Common in children, the types of worms include: tapeworms, threadworms, hookworms, pinworms, or roundworms. Back to Top

Causes

Improper disposal of human waste, […]

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Tuberculosis (TB)

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Definition

An infectious disease caused by the tubercle bacillus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and characterized pathologically by inflammatory infiltrations, formation of tubercles, caseation, necrosis, abscesses, fibrosis, and calcification. It most commonly affects the respiratory system but other parts of the body […]

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Sore Throat

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Causes

A sore throat may be caused by anything that irritates the sensitive mucous membranes at the back of the throat. Some irritants include viral and bacterial infections, allergic reactions, dust, smoke, fumes, hot foods or drinks, tooth or gum infections, […]

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Psoriasis

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Definition

A common, genetically determined dermatitis consisting of discrete pink or dull-red lesions surmounted by characteristic silvery scaling. Lesions may become confluent. Although they come and go, they usually are chronic. A specific […]

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Pneumonia

(Congestion of the Lungs)

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Definition

Inflammation of the lungs caused primarily by bacteria, viruses, and chemical irritants. There are more than 50 causes. The tiny air sacs in the lung area become inflamed and fill with mucus and pus. It is unlikely to […]

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Neuritis

(Neuralgia)

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Definition

Neuritis is the inflammation of a nerve or nerves, usually associated with a degenerative process with neuralgia of the affected area. Neuralgia is severe sharp pain along the course of a nerve. Back to Top

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Migraine

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Definition

Paroxysmal attacks of headache, frequently unilateral, usually accompanied by disordered vision and gastrointestinal disturbances. Thought to be the result of vaso-dilation of extracerebral cranial arteries. Back to Top

Causes

Causes are unknown, but a family history […]

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Measles

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Definition

A highly communicable disease characterized by fever, general malaise, sneezing, nasal congestion, brassy cough, conjunctivitis spots on the buccal mucosa, and a maculopapular eruption over the entire body caused the rubeola virus. An attack of measles […]

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Malaria

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Definition

An acute and sometimes chronic infectious disease due to the presence of protozoan parasites within red blood cells. These parasites are discharged through salivary ducts when the mosquito “bites” a person. Back to Top

Causes

The causative organism is transmitted […]

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